Obituaries

John J. Gatto

August 21, 2014

John J. Gatto, 86, of Falconer passed away Friday (August 15, 2014) in the Lutheran Home and Rehabilitation Center.

A lifelong area resident he was born July 3, 1928 in Jamestown, the son of the late John and Maria Elardo Gatto Sr.

John attended Falconer High School and in earlier years was employed by National Worsted Mills and Proto Tool. Prior to retirement he had worked construction for 20 years. After retirement he had been employed by Tarks Clam Stand in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

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John J. Gatto

John was a member of Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society of OLL. In earlier years John had played semi pro football for the Jamestown American Legion. He was a former member of the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club and Italian American Brotherhood. John adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed sports, bike riding and was an avid Yankees fan.

Surviving are his wife Josephine R. "Josie" Alessi Gatto whom he married July 2, 1949 in Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church, Falconer; a son Robert J. (Diane) Gatto of Falconer; a daughter Joan (Richard) Barton of Ashville; four grandchildren: Dr. Robert J. (Alicia) Gatto Jr. of Warren, PA, Alyssa Gatto of Hoboken, NJ, Aaron (Kim) Barton of Lutz, FL and Andrea Barton of Charlotte, NC; four great grandchildren: Gracie, Laney, Jude and Seth Gatto; a brother Frank Gatto of W.E. Jamestown; a sister Frances Kochian of Colorado and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a great granddaughter Adalyn Kathryn Gatto; two brothers: James Gatto, Anthony Gatto and a sister Jennie Aubert.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church, Falconer. Rev. Joseph Janaczek pastor of the church will be celebrant. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Friends were received by the family from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Falconer Funeral Home. The Altar and Rosary Society of OLL conducted a rosary service at 4:30 p.m. Monday in the Falconer Funeral Home. A Christian Wake service was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.